Addiction: Types, Causes, and Solutions (For Teens)

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This video discusses the types, causes, and solutions for addiction. Learn the difference between really liking something and being addicted. Discover why people become addicted and the best strategies to conquer an addiction.

The reality of addiction is no joke! An addiction can be to a substance or a behavior. The difference between really liking something and being addicted are obsessive thoughts, feeling like you can't stop, and continuing to use or do that substance or behavior despite having negative consequences.

An example can be playing videogames so much that you start losing sleep and struggling in school. Addictions like this can cause you to become uncharacteristically irritable and influence you to stop your responsibilities, like going to school.

A good way to conquer your addiction is to talk to a counselor. You may not want to do this at first, but it can help you get better! You can see improvements in your life when you get a balance back in your life and reconnect with those around you!

How do people become addicted? Sometimes a person starts using a substance or behavior to fit in. Other times, it's to ease pain from traumatic experiences or mental health issues. Our brains also release "feel good" chemicals called dopamine when we do something that feels good or exciting. This same pleasure pathway is activated when we do drugs or alcohol. Over time, our brains get used to having this in your life and make it really hard to stop.

If you feel like you may be addicted to something, you are not alone! Counselors can help you work to get your brain back from being hijacked!

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